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Nestlé Munch, Star India celebrate ‘Crunch Ka Attitude’
MUMBAI: Nestlé MUNCH, one of the leading confectionery brands reaching over 80 million households every year, and Star India network, which reaches 700 million viewers a month, have launched #CrunchKaAttitude campaign. The campaign celebrates the confidence and spirit of many young Indians and their families during these testing times and aims to spread hope and positivity. It will be rolled out across Star India’s network of channels as well as select digital platforms in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.
Nestlé India director – foods & confectionery Nikhil Chand said, “In the current environment, the young in the family have their own sets of doubts to overcome – like exams getting postponed, online classes, connections with friends becoming virtual and many such moments of doubts. But, in these moments of anxiety and fear of the unknown, the resourceful and resilient young Indians play their part with enthusiasm and positivity to make a difference to their families, friends and especially themselves. Nestlé MUNCH, with a range of delicious, light, affordable treats, has stood for crunching any anxiety with the power of this positive attitude. The video voices a sentiment of resolve of the youth of India to play their part with a positive attitude. Nestlé MUNCH proudly collaborates with Star India network to celebrate this inventiveness and positivity, this #CrunchKaAttitude of millions of youngsters across India.”
“We are excited to collaborate with Nestlé MUNCH to roll out ‘Crunch Ka Attitude’ campaign across our network, to share the message of hope and positivity to millions of our viewers. It’s inspiring to see how the youth is boldly accepting the ‘new normal’ during these unprecedented times. Besides supporting their families with daily chores, they are also upskilling themselves to come out of the situation better and stronger,” said Star and Disney India head – ad sales Nitin Bawankule.
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Jubilant FoodWorks faces Rs 47.5 crore GST demand, plans appeal
Tax authorities flag alleged misclassification of restaurant services
MUMBAI: Jubilant FoodWorks Limited has landed in a tax tussle after receiving a GST demand of Rs 47.5 crore from the office of the additional commissioner of CGST and central excise in Thane, Maharashtra.
The order, issued under the provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, relates to an alleged incorrect classification of certain services under the category of restaurant services. According to the tax authorities, this classification resulted in a short payment of goods and services tax for the period between the financial years 2019-20 and 2021-22.
The demand includes Rs 47.5 crore in GST along with an equal amount as penalty, in addition to applicable interest. The order was received by the company on March 13, 2026.
In a regulatory filing to the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, the company said it disagrees with the order and believes its arguments were not adequately considered.
The company is preparing to challenge the decision and plans to file an appeal. It added that once the redressal process is complete, the demand is likely to be dropped.
Despite the sizeable figure attached to the notice, the company said it does not expect any material impact on its financials, operations or other activities.
The disclosure was signed by Suman Hegde, EVP and chief financial officer, who confirmed that the company received the order at 19:06 IST on March 13 and has already initiated steps to contest it.
The development places the quick service restaurant major in the middle of a tax debate that could hinge on how certain restaurant-linked services are classified under GST rules. For now, the company appears ready to take the matter from the tax office to the appeals desk.
